Lake Tahoe School’s High School Fair: Broadening Horizons for Middle Schoolers
October 25, 2023 | Member Submitted
Are you a parent of a middle school student? Are you wondering what high school options are available to your child?
Lake Tahoe School’s 8th High School Fair on Tuesday, November 7, at 6:00pm is a great opportunity for middle school students and their parents to learn about a variety of high schools, including our local Incline High School.
At our annual High School Fair, students and parents can meet with representatives from over 20 different high schools to learn about their programs, curriculum, and extracurricular activities. This is a great opportunity to explore local, national, and international options to find a high school that is a good fit for your child’s academic and extracurricular interests, while allowing students to exercise their decision-making and communication skills.
If you are a parent of a middle school student, we encourage you to attend this year’s High School Fair. See you there!
It may be hard to believe, but we are already finishing up the first semester of school!
This Friday is Nevada Day, so there is NO School on 10/27. Enjoy the three-day weekend.
It always seems as if there is non-stop activity from Halloween to New Year’s, so remember to check here (and your school calendars) for up-to-date info on activities and events.
Here are a few exciting announcements and the breakdown for this coming week.
Incline Elementary School
IES hosted their annual Jog-A-Thon and successfully raised ~$25,000 to fund a P.E. teacher for the year. Donations are still being accepted here: IES PTA Jog A Thon or by bringing a check to the front office.
IES is hosting an “author visit” with the distinguished novelist, Suzanne Morgan Williams. She will be providing a writing workshop series for the 4th and 5th graders on October 25th, 26th and Nov 7th & 8th. This enrichment program is being funded by the Incline Education Fund through a grant by the Nevada Arts Council.
And put the next PTA meeting on your calendar: it is on 11/13 at 4:00 in the Teacher’s Lounge.
Incline Middle School
The Halloween Dance is HERE! Thursday, Oct 26th from 6-8pm. All middle school kids are invited. Parents can still volunteer to help here: Halloween Dance Help
IMS is hosting their second Trash to Treasure event next weekend, 11/4. From 10-2.
The Treasure to Treasure project received a grant from the Tahoe Fund to clean up our area of the Tahoe basin and design a project that will ultimately help inform the wider community about the fragility of our environment.
All of Incline Village is invited to clean up their own neighborhood or one of the neglected or overlooked areas where trash accumulates.
Incline Middle School will be the “home base” for the event. You can pick up any necessary trash pick-up supplies and you can bring your haul back to IMS for disposal.
All ‘resuable’ items collected will be sorted out and ‘repurposed’ into both small and large art project(s) that will eventually be displayed around town.
Additionally, our local partner in education, Incline Education Fund, will be supplying food and drinks for participants.
We hope to see you there!
Incline High School
Mark your Calendars:
IHS is hosting 2 upcoming Senior nights this Thursday, 10/26.
The Volleyball Varsity game is at 5pm and the Football Varsity game is at 7pm
Come support our teams against local rival North Tahoe. Both Themes are Pink Out’s.
Next Wednesday, IHS is hosting a Dia de las Meurtes celebration on Nov 1st from 5:30—7:30. (see the attached flyer)
IHS is hosting an Open House STEM on Nov 8th from 6-7pm
Come see all the exciting STEM activities taking place at our very own OSIT Designated STEM School! (see attached flyer).
And two EXCITING pieces of news:
Incline High School was recently awarded a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam® grant in the amount of $7,500 to create an invention geared towards detecting roof load from snow accumulation. Incline High School is one of only eight high schools nationwide to be selected as an InvenTeam this year. Stayed tuned for a detailed article on the award.
Through a collaboration with the IHS Boosters and the Incline Education Fund, Incline High School is now offering IN-SCHOOL College Counseling services from EdPlanIt! ALL seniors will get one-on-one appointments with certified college-counselor Leslie Hermann. Unable to stay retired, retired IHS Principal, Leslie Hermann, has gone on to receive her college counseling certification and is providing services twice/week.
Goed’s Main Street Program Seeking Input for Strategic – SURVEY
October 24, 2023 | Member Submitted
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Main Street Program is seeking input in the development of individual community plans through this survey in addition to planning workshops scheduled throughout the state.
“Strategic planning is vital to help focus the efforts of our Main Street organizations on the projects and programs that will be most impactful in their communities,” said Shari Davis, GOED Economic and Community Development Director. “I am incredibly thankful to EDA, UCED, and our Nevada communities for understanding the importance and participating in the process. Once the strategic plans are complete, the Nevada Main Street Community Grant Program 2024 cycle and application will open, utilizing funding approved by the Governor and Legislature during the last session, assisting the Nevada Main Street organizations in achieving their identified goals.”
GOED has partnered with the University Center for Economic Development, part of the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno, to develop individual community Main Street strategic plans and a new statewide Nevada Main Street Program strategic plan.
As part of this effort, GOED staff and UCED faculty will host a series of strategic planning workshops with local community Main Street stakeholders that include:
Gardnerville, November 1 and 2, 2023
Winnemucca, November 6 and 7
Ely, November 8 and 9
Mesquite, November 13 and 14
Tonopah, November 16 and 17
Funding for this project was made possible as part of the University Center for Economic Development’s five-year US Economic Development Administration University Center Program grant. Nevada Main Street is a program housed under the Rural Economic and Community Development Division of GOED. It is a holistic approach to downtown revitalization that includes historic preservation, community development, beautification, and economic vitality. It supports business creation and retention to build and sustain healthy and economically vibrant communities, with a primary focus on improving quality of life for residents. The program offers community-based initiatives with a practical, adaptable framework, providing tools for strategic growth while keeping a community’s unique identity. There are currently 21 communities in the program.
Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917
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About the Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Created during the 2011 session of the Nevada Legislature, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development is the result of a collaborative effort between the Nevada Legislature and the Governor’s Office to restructure economic development in the state. GOED’s role is to promote a robust, diversified and prosperous economy in Nevada, to stimulate business expansion and retention, encourage entrepreneurial enterprise, attract new businesses and facilitate community development.
We’re excited to announce that Elevated Watersports is booking fall boat services, including shrink wrapping and outdoor storage. As the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to prepare your boats for the winter ahead. We offer package deals for locals, ensuring your vessels are in top-notch condition for next summer.
Boat Shrink Wrapping: Safeguard your boat from the elements of winter with our mobile shrink-wrapping service. Our team will wrap your boat, providing protection against snow, rain, wind, and sun until it’s time to hit the water again.
Outdoor Boat Storage: If you’re looking for a safe and secure location to store your boat during the off-season, our outdoor boat storage lot just outside of Carson City, NV offers the ideal solution for those who don’t need the amenities of indoor storage. Long-term storage only.
Boat Towing Services: Need assistance in relocating your boat? Our professional towing services make it easy, with pick up available anywhere in the Reno/Tahoe area. We can transport you down the street or across the country.
Boat Valet: For next summer, we have some openings for launch and retrieval services with pick up at your home, storage, buoy or pier and can deliver to the launch at Ski Beach or a location of your choosing.
At Elevated Watersports, we prioritize convenience and your boat’s safety. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch services, tailored to meet your unique needs. Don’t let the changing seasons catch you off guard – prepare your boat with us and enjoy winter without worrying about your boat.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino Announces Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and Haunted Hotel Events
October 24, 2023 | Member Submitted
Resort’s Halloween Events to Benefit Local Community Organizations – Submitted by Dorothy Hornbeck
Incline Village, Nevada (October 16, 2023) – Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for North Lake Tahoe, announces its 2023 schedule of Halloween events. During Halloween week, the resort will host the annual Howl-O-Ween pet costume contest as well as a Haunted Hotel experience to benefit local community organizations.
“We are thrilled to announce the return of our beloved Howl-O-Ween and Haunted Hotel experience as we gear up to celebrate spooky season in North Lake Tahoe,” said Kressa Olguin, director of marketing at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. “We are excited to welcome guests and local residents to partake in these fun Halloween events to benefit great local causes for our community.”
On Saturday, October 28, the resort’s second floor will transform into a Haunted Hotel experience. Each guestroom will feature a different spooky theme. The event will provide family-friendly scares and trick-or-treating for all ages between 4:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., and a spookier experience between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. recommended for guests ages 14 years and older. The Haunted Hotel is $5 for hotel guests and $10 for non-overnight guests. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Incline Elementary School’s Step up for STEM program.
On Monday, October 30, the resort will host the Howl-O-Ween pet costume contest. Resort guests and local residents are encouraged to show off their pet’s best Halloween outfits to a panel of judges. Winners will be selected in a variety of categories including best costume duo for pets and their owners and best overall. Participants can register for the contest with a $10 donation fee to receive entry into the contest, beverages, and pup treats. All donations benefit Pet Network Humane Society, a non-profit animal shelter dedicated to improving the lives of pets through rescue, adoptions, and humane education programs. Registration will take place at the resort between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., and the costume contest will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.
Spectators are encouraged to attend Howl-O-Ween to cheer on their favorite contestants. The event will also feature a raffle to benefit Pet Network Humane Society with prizes ranging from a staycation package to Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe to a gift card for Lone Eagle Grille.
For more information or to book a fall or winter getaway to Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, please visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com, or call (775) 832-1234.
About Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Ideally situated on the pristine shores of North Lake Tahoe, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a AAA Four Diamond Award winning resort, offers majestic lake and mountain views from its 422 guestrooms, including 32 suites and 24 lakeside cottages. The resort’s design evokes modern alpine luxury with exposed wood beams, rich leathers, and granite features throughout the property. Premium amenities include 500 feet of private beach featuring a 275-foot floating pier, a year-round heated lagoon-style pool and two hot tubs, a 25,000 square foot Grand Lodge Casino, and 50,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor flexible meeting and event space including the picturesque Lakeside Ballroom, Tahoe’s premier lakeside ballroom just steps away from the beach. Additional amenities include a 20,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa and Salon with 16 treatment rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, pet-friendly accommodations, a fully-equipped Hyatt StayFit gym, and an on-site Adventure program which provides guided activities led by the resort’s team of adventure specialists. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino has received numerous awards and recognitions including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Awards, and more.
In The News – Tahoe Transportation District votes to dissolve IV Mobility Hub Committee.
October 22, 2023 | Kayla Anderson
Originally Published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune 10/22/2023, Written by Kayla Anderson
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – On October 16, 2023, the Tahoe Transportation District and Tahoe Transportation Committee held a two-hour meeting to discuss several items related to current transit projects in the area. Budget amendments to the 2024 Work Program with a SR-28 state line to state line bikeway project were talked about, as well as a Spooner Mobility Hub Project and the possible purchase of diesel bus replacements.
One of the most contentious items that drew the several public comments was Item VII.A. about the “Incline Village Mobility Hub Project Update and Adjustment of the Public Outreach Process, Including Consideration of Dissolvement of the Incline Village Mobility Hub Committee”.
At the beginning of the meeting, Incline Village resident and Mobility Hub committee member Carole Black encouraged the District to keep the group saying that it hasn’t had access to important data related to the mobility hub site study that would allow the group to give any real input in the process of helping to find a viable site.
In The News – Making transportation more accessible around Lake Tahoe
October 21, 2023 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune 10/21/2023, Written by Katelyn Welch
In a destination known for million-dollar views and SUVs named after it, some may not know that a significant demographic has a hard time getting around Lake Tahoe. That’s according to the almost 90 page Transportation Equity Study put out by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in September.
Those most affected by transportation challenges
In the first study of its kind for the Tahoe region, the agency highlights five zones around the lake where people regularly run into transportation challenges. The report says these “community priority zones” have barriers keeping disadvantaged populations from getting to work, the store, and even preventing them from getting medical care. These areas include parts of Kings Beach, Incline Village, Bijou, Sierra Tract, and Tahoe Verde.
Each of these zones have high concentrations of at least three of these disadvantaged populations, what the TRPA calls “priority communities”:
In The News – Washoe County School District holds heated meeting about how Incline schools fit in its facility plan
October 20, 2023 | Kayla Anderson
Originally Published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune 10/20/2023, Written by Kayla Anderson
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – More than 50 people including parents, Washoe County School District staff, board members, local teachers, and longtime residents filled the Duffield Theatre at the Incline Village High School on the evening of October 12 to discuss the School District’s Facility Modernization Plan in the hopes of creating some guidelines for a working group that can help move the District forward regarding its capital improvement options for Incline’s schools.
The District has held more than two dozen public meetings throughout the region over the past year to discuss the FMP and its potential outcomes while also collecting input from the community before any decisions are made.
The District hired CannonDesign to help complete a comprehensive facility assessment and assist in a transparent planning process with key stakeholders. At the October 12 meeting, outside consultant Margaret Schultz facilitated the meeting, showing a presentation that noted the key takeaways from the April 5 and May 3 meetings and ensured the audience that “any change that takes place needs your input”. She then said that the goal of the meeting was to create guidelines for a working group, and wanted the audience’s input on who the membership should be.
In The News – Last day to request chipping, defensible space inspections in Incline Village, Crystal Bay is Oct. 29
October 19, 2023 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune 10/18/2023, Staff Report
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The last day to request chipping and defensible space inspections for the 2023 season is October 29, 2023. To make your on-line request visit nltfpd.org.
To service all remaining requests for defensible space inspections and chipping in a timely manner and prior to potential inclement weather approaching, the last day to request chipping and defensible space inspections is Sunday, October 29, 2023.
However, the Fire District will continue defensible space inspections for construction projects as weather permits. The October 29 closing deadline will allow the Fire District time to complete the last requests for the 2023 season.
